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Juniper

Juniper is a fresh, woody botanical extract derived from the berries and needles of the juniper tree. In UK skincare and haircare it is prized for its naturally clarifying and balancing properties, giving products a crisp, outdoorsy scent while helping to cleanse and tone the skin.

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How it works in skincare

In cosmetics juniper extract and juniper berry oil function as natural astringents, antioxidants and gentle purifiers. The oil is rich in terpenes and phenolic compounds that help remove excess oil, refine the appearance of pores and protect the skin from environmental stressors, making it a popular choice in toners, cleansers, masks and scalp treatments. Its crisp aromatic profile is also used to add a fresh scent to natural deodorants, body washes and hair mists.

Key benefits

  • Helps balance oily and combination skin
  • Refines the look of enlarged pores
  • Provides antioxidant protection against daily environmental stress
  • Gently cleanses and purifies the skin
  • Soothes and refreshes the scalp
  • Delivers a crisp, woody aromatic note to formulations

Best for

oily skin, combination skin, acne-prone skin, congested skin

Where it comes from

Juniper comes from the blue-black berry-like cones and needle-like leaves of the Juniperus communis shrub, a hardy evergreen native to the hills and moorlands of the British Isles and across Europe.

Products with Juniper

Not every product on UK Lips lists a full ingredient breakdown — so there may be many more formulas that contain Juniper than we can show here. These are the comparisons where we’ve confirmed it in the listed ingredients.

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